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The University of QueenslandenFez http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssA One-Year Lifestyle Intervention Improves Myocardial Function and Exercise Capacity in Patients with Chronic Kidney Diseasehttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:253783
2011-10-02T00:03:52Z
Howden, EJ; Leano, R; Petchey, W; Isbel, NM; Coombes, JS; Marwick, TH Aortic pressure during exercise is significantly elevated with age and hypercholesterolemiahttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:41590
2007-08-13T14:31:18Z
Sharman, JE; McEniery, CM; Coombes, JS; Wilkinson, IB; Cockcroft, JR A personal construct psychology perspective on sport and exercise psychology research: The example of mental toughness.http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:199386
2010-03-16T10:58:28Z
Gordon, S.; Gucciardi, D.F.; Chambers, T. A phase III clinical trial of exercise modalities on treatment side-effects in men receiving therapy for prostate cancerhttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:187833
2009-11-25T11:19:48Z
Newton, Robert U.; Taaffe, Dennis R.; Spry, Nigel; Gardiner, Robert A.; Levin, Gregory; Wall, Bradley; Joseph, David; Chambers, Suzanne K.; Galvao, Daniel A. A pilot study: bovine colostrum supplementation and hormonal and autonomic responses to competitive cyclinghttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:311009
2013-09-27T07:50:40Z
Shing, C. M.; Peake, J. M.; Suzuki, K.; Jenkins, D. G.; Coombes, J. S. A pilot study of hydraulic resistance exercise in men receiving androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancerhttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:102114
2007-08-23T20:41:55Z
Galvao, D.A.; McGuigan, M.R.; Nosaka, K.; Taaffe, D.R.; Galvao, R.; Singh, M.W.A.; Spry, N.; Kristjanson, L.; Newton, R. A pilot study of the eccentric decline squat in the management of painful chronic patellar tendinopathyhttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:167384
Objectives: This non-randomised pilot study investigated the effect of eccentric quadriceps training on 17 patients (22 tendons) with painful chronic patellar tendinopathy. Methods: Two different eccentric exercise regimens were used by subjects with a long duration of pain with activity (more than six months). (a) Nine consecutive patients (10 tendons; eight men, one woman; mean age 22 years) performed eccentric exercise with the ankle joint in a standard (foot flat) position. (b) Eight patients (12 tendons; five men, three women; mean age 28 years) performed eccentric training standing on a 25° decline board, designed to increase load on the knee extensor mechanism. The eccentric training was performed twice daily, with three sets of 15 repetitions, for 12 weeks. Primary outcome measures were (a) 100 mm visual analogue scale (VAS), where the subject recorded the amount of pain during activity, and (b) return to previous activity. Follow up was at 12 weeks, with a further limited follow up at 15 months. Results: Good clinical results were obtained in the group who trained on the decline board, with six patients (nine tendons) returning to sport and showing a significantly reduced amount of pain over the 12 week period. Mean VAS scores fell from 74.2 to 28.5 (p = 0.004). At 15 months, four patients (five tendons) reported satisfactory results (mean VAS 26.2). In the standard squat group the results were poor, with only one athlete returning to previous activity. Mean VAS scores in this group were 79.0 at baseline and 72.3 at 12 weeks (p = 0.144). Conclusion: In a small group of patients with patellar tendinopathy, eccentric squats on a decline board produced encouraging results in terms of pain reduction and return to function in the short term. Eccentric exercise using standard single leg squats in a similar sized group appeared to be a less effective form of rehabilitation in reducing pain and returning subjects to previous levels of activity.2009-03-12T14:37:09Z
Purdam, C. R.; Jonsson, P.; Alfredson, H.; Lorentzon, R.; Cook, J. L.; Khan, K. Apolipoprotein E ?4 allele genotype modifies the effect of depression syndrome on the risk of dementia: The Honolulu-Asia Aging Studyhttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:207215
2010-07-09T09:52:18Z
Irie, Fumiko; Masaki, Kamal; Petrovitch, Helen; Abbott, Robert; Ross, G. Webster; Taaffe, Dennis; White, Lon A possible link between shoulder muscle imbalance and rib injury in rowing athleteshttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:148033
2008-06-06T14:04:39Z
Mccarthy, A.; Burgess-Limerick, R. J.; Hooper, I. D.; Vicenzino, B.G.T. A postural adjustment 24-h ambulatory blood pressure monitor (pABPM) for improving accuracy and reliabilityhttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:104362
2007-08-23T22:19:31Z
Lombardi, V.P.; Pate, D.L.; Taaffe, D R Appendix B - Rationale for changes in criteria for unilateral upper limb deficiencyhttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:244882
2011-08-01T09:15:30Z
Tweedy, S.M.; Bourke, J. Appendix C - Assessing extent of activity limitation resulting from impairmenthttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:243350
2011-07-07T11:15:03Z
Tweedy, S.M. Application biomechanics in improvement of sport performancehttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:207228
2010-07-09T11:56:13Z
Elliott, Bruce C.; Farrow, Damian Application of magnetic resonance imaging to evaluation of femoral neck structure in growing girlshttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:166880
Conventional density measures by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) are confounded by increases in bone size and do not assess bone geometry. We assessed precision of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and used MRI, DXA, and hip structure analysis (HSA) to assess 7-mo changes in bone structure at the femoral neck in 18 prepubertal girls. At baseline, girls were 10.4 (0.5) yr, 144.0 (8.2) cm, and 35.2 (7.0) kg, on average. Total bone and cortical cross-sectional area (ToA and CoA) were calculated from high-resolution T1-weighted MRI oblique axial images of the femoral neck. We used proximal femur DXA scans (Hologic QDR-4500) and the HSA program to estimate bone cross-sectional area (CSA), and calculate section modulus. MRI precision was determined by scanning 10 volunteers (13–46 yr old) three times with and without repositioning. Precision (CVrms) was 2% for ToA and 7% for CoA. Significant correlations were observed between FN area and MRI-derived ToA (r = 0.57, p = 0.013) and CoA (r = 0.47, p = 0.050). There were significant positive changes over 7 mo by both methods. In conclusion, MRI provides useful information on femoral neck bone area in children. The reproducibility of cortical dimensions at the femoral neck needs improvement through technical modifications and appropriate analysis software.2009-03-10T13:22:09Z
McKay, Heather A.; Sievanen, Harri; Petit, Moira A.; MacKelvie, Kerry J.; Forkheim, Ken M.; Whittall, Ken P.; Forster, Bruce B.; Macdonald, Heather; Khan, K. M. Applied physiology and game analysis of rugby unionhttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:65569
Increased professionalism in rugby has elicited rapid changes in the fitness profile of elite players. Recent research, focusing on the physiological and anthropometrical characteristics of rugby players, and the demands of competition are reviewed. The paucity of research on contemporary elite rugby players is highlighted, along with the need for standardised testing protocols. Recent data reinforce the pronounced differences in the anthropometric and physical characteristics of the forwards and backs. Forwards are typically heavier, taller, and have a greater proportion of body fat than backs. These characteristics are changing, with forwards developing greater total mass and higher muscularity. The forwards demonstrate superior absolute aerobic and anaerobic power, and Muscular strength. Results favour the backs when body mass is taken into account. The scaling of results to body mass can be problematic and future investigations should present results using power function ratios. Recommended tests for elite players include body mass and skinfolds, vertical jump, speed, and the multi-stage shuttle run. Repeat sprint testing is a possible avenue for more specific evaluation of players. During competition, high-intensity efforts are often followed by periods of incomplete recovery. The total work over the duration of a game is lower in the backs compared with the forwards; forwards spend greater time in physical contact with the opposition while the backs spend more time in free running, allowing them to cover greater distances. The intense efforts undertaken by rugby players place considerable stress on anaerobic energy sources, while the aerobic system provides energy during repeated efforts and for recovery. Training should focus on repeated brief high-intensity efforts with short rest intervals to condition players to the demands of the game. Training for the forwards should emphasise the higher work rates of the game, while extended rest periods can be provided to the backs. Players should not only be prepared for the demands of competition, but also the stress of travel and extreme environmental conditions. The greater professionalism of rugby union has increased scientific research in the sport; however, there is scope for significant refinement of investigations on the physiological demands of the game, and sports-specific testing procedures.2007-08-15T01:33:01Z
Duthie, G; Pyne, D; Hooper, S Applied physiology of rugby leaguehttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:171231
Rugby league football is played in several countries worldwide. A rugby league team consists of 13 players (6 forwards and 7 backs), with matches played over two 40-minute halves separated by a 10-minute rest interval. Several studies have documented the physiological capacities of rugby league players and the physiological demands of competition, with the physiological capacities of players and the physiological demands of competition increasing as the playing level is increased. However, there is also evidence to suggest that the physiological capacities of players may deteriorate as the season progresses, with reductions in muscular power and maximal aerobic power and increases in skinfold thickness occurring towards the end of the rugby league season, when training loads are lowest and match loads and injury rates are at their highest. Player fatigue and playing intensity have been suggested to contribute to injuries in rugby league, with a recent study reporting a significant correlation (r = 0.74) between match injury rates and playing intensity in semi-professional rugby league players. Studies have also reported a higher risk of injury in players with low 10-m and 40-m speed, while players with a low maximal aerobic power had a greater risk of sustaining a contact injury. Furthermore, players who completed <18 weeks of training prior to sustaining their initial injury were at greater risk of sustaining a subsequent injury. These findings provide some explanation for the high incidence of fatigue-related injuries in rugby league players and highlight the importance of speed and endurance training to reduce the incidence of injury in rugby league players. To date, most, but not all, studies have investigated the movement patterns and physiological demands of rugby league competition, with little emphasis on how training activities simulate the competition environment. An understanding of the movement patterns and physiological demands of specific individual positions during training and competition would allow the development of strength and conditioning programmes to meet the specific requirements of these positions. In addition, further research is required to provide information on the repeated effort demands of rugby league. A test that assesses repeated effort performance and employs distances, tackles and intensities specific to rugby league, while also simulating work-to-rest ratios similar to rugby league competition, is warranted.2009-03-22T12:50:24Z
Gabbett, Tim; King, Trish; Jenkins, David Applied sport science of rugby leaguehttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:336940
Rugby league is a team sport in which players engage in repeated high-intensity exercise involving frequent collisions. Recent research, much of which has involved global positioning system (GPS) technology, has provided coaches and sport scientists with a deeper understanding of match demands, particularly at the elite level. This has allowed for the development of training programmes that prepare players for the most intense contact and running demands likely to be experienced in competition. At the elite level, rugby league players have well-developed aerobic and anaerobic endurance, muscular strength and power, reactive agility, and speed. Upper- and lower-body strength and aerobic power are associated with a broad range of technical and sport-specific skills, in addition to a lower risk of injury. Significant muscle damage (as estimated from creatine kinase concentrations) and fatigue occurs as a result of match-play; while muscle function and perceptual fatigue generally return to baseline 48 h following competition, increases in plasma concentrations of creatine kinase can last for up to 5 days post-match. Well-developed physical qualities may minimise post-match fatigue and facilitate recovery. Ultimately, the literature highlights that players require a broad range of physical and technical skills developed through specific training. This review evaluates the demands of the modern game, drawing on research that has used GPS technology. These findings highlight that preparing players based on the average demands of competition is likely to leave them underprepared for the most demanding passages of play. As such, coaches should incorporate drills that replicate the most intense repeated high-intensity demands of competition in order to prepare players for the worst-case scenarios expected during match-play.2014-08-12T03:40:11Z
Johnston, Rich D.; Gabbett, Tim J.; Jenkins, David G. Applying the ICF to disability sport: an example from disability athleticshttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:170894
2009-03-19T14:47:45Z
Tweedy, Sean M. A practical approach to magnetic resonance imaging of normal and injured tendons: pictorial essayhttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:170902
The imaging of tendon injury can be troublesome from a number of perspectives. First, tendon injuries are extremely common, accounting for 30%–50% of all sports injuries, and are, therefore, seen frequently at imaging centres. Second, tendons have a unique histology and ultrastructure with a number of normal variations that can mimic pathologic conditions, of which the radiologist should be aware. Finally, although full-thickness tears are easily diagnosed both clinically and with imaging, imaging findings for partial tears overlap those of tendinosis and those of normal tendons, and this can be very troublesome for radiologists, clinicians and patients alike. The objective of this article is to develop a practical approach to the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and analysis of tendons, both normal and pathologic, emphasizing the common features at different anatomic locations.2009-03-19T15:04:55Z
Forster, B. B.; Khan, K. M. A practical method of estimating energy expenditure during tennis playhttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:65587
This study aimed to develop a practical method of estimating energy expenditure (EE) during tennis. Twenty-four elite female tennis players first completed a tennis-specific graded test in which five different intensity levels were applied randomly. Each intensity level was intended to simulate a game of singles tennis and comprised six 14 s periods of activity alternated with 20 s of active rest. Oxygen consumption (VO2) and heart rate (HR) were measured continuously and each player's rate of perceived exertion (RPE) was recorded at the end of each intensity level. Rate of energy expenditure (EEVO2) during the test was calculated using the sum of VO2 during play and the 'O-2 debt' during recovery, divided by the duration of the activity. There were significant individual linear relationships between EEVO2 and RPE, EEVO2 and HR, (rgreater than or equal to0.89 rgreater than or equal to0.93; p<0.05). On a second occasion, six players completed a 60-min singles tennis match during which VO2, HR and RPE were recorded; EEVO2 was compared with EE predicted from the previously derived RPE and HR regression equations. Analysis found that EEVO2 was overestimated by EERPE (92 76 kJ.h(-1)) and EEHR (435+/-678 kJ-1), but the error of estimation for EERPE (t=-3.01; p=0.03) was less than 5% whereas for EEHR such error was 20.7%. The results of the study show that RPE can be used to estimate the energetic cost of playing tennis.2007-08-15T01:33:38Z
Novas, AMP; Rowbottom, DG; Jenkins, DG A preliminary evaluation of a pedometer-assessed physical activity self-monitoring surveyhttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:165960
This study is the preliminary evaluation of acceptability and feasibility of physical activity self-monitoring survey by pedometer. The authors recruited 375 people from a possible 1,200 who completed a randomized, population-based telephone survey administered in 2001 to individuals living in Sumter Co3unty, South Carolina. Mailed kits included pedometer, instructions, a recording calendar, and a postage-paid return envelope. Participants wore the pedometer during waking hours and recorded day-end steps taken for seven days. Up to three telephone prompts were made to get participants to return data. Despite the limitations of initial recruitment, this study provides preliminary information on the acceptability and feasibility of a pedometer-assessed physical activity self-monitoring survey.2009-03-04T12:05:43Z
Tudor-Locke, Catrine; Lind, Katherine A.; Reis, Jared P.; Ainsworth, Barbara E.; Macera, Caroline A. A Preliminary study of one year of pedometer self-monitoringhttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:166219
Abstract Background: Long-term pedometer monitoring has not been attempted.Purpose: The purpose of this project was to collect 365 days of continuous self-monitored pedometer data to explore the natural variability of physical activity.Methods: Twenty-three participants (7 men, 16 women; M age = 38 ± 9.9 years; M body mass index = 27.7± 6.2 kg/m2) were recruited by word of mouth at two southern U.S. universities. Participants were asked to wear pedometers at their waist during waking hours and record steps per day and daily behaviors (e.g., sport/exercise, work or not) on a simple calendar. In total, participants wore pedometers and recorded 8,197 person-days of data (of a possible 8,395 person-days, or 98%) for a mean of 10,090± 3,389 steps/day. Missing values were estimated using the Missing Values Analysis EM function in SPSS, Version 11.0.1.Results: A mean of 10,082± 3,319 steps/day was computed. Using the corrected data, differences in steps/day were significant for season (summer > winter, F = 7.57, p = .001), day of the week (weekday > weekend, F = 3.97, p = .011), type of day (workday vs. nonworkday, F = 9.467, p = .008), and participation in sport/exercise (day with sport/exercise > day without sport/exercise, F = 102.5, p < .0001).Conclusions: These data suggest that surveillance should be conducted in the spring/fall or that an appropriate correction factor should be considered if the intent is to capture values resembling the year-round average. This study was conducted while Dr. Tudor-Locke, Dr. DuBose, Dr. Ainsworth, and Mr. Reis were at the Prevention Research Center, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina and while Drs. Swartz, Strath, and Parr were at the Department of Health and Exercise Science at The University of Tennessee. We are indebted to Cary Springer (University of Tennessee Statistical Consulting Services) for conducting the statistical analyses and to Patrick Schneider for assisting with data entry and processing. Finally, we thank our participants for their daily contributions to this study.2009-03-05T12:29:35Z
Tudor-Locke, Catrine; Bassett, David. R.; Swartz, Ann M.; Strath, Scott J.; Parr, Brian B.; Reis, Jared P.; DuBose, Katrina D.; Ainsworth, Barbara E. A preliminary study of the effects of Tai Chi and Qigong medical exercise on indicators of metabolic syndrome, glycaemic control, health related quality of life, and psychological health in adults with elevated blood glucosehttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:202533
2010-04-12T13:27:04Z
Liu, Xin; Miller, Yvette D.; Brown, Wendy J.; Burton, Nicola W. Aprender a convertirse en us docente (en formacion) reflexivo (The reflexive turn in teaching)http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:203540
2010-04-19T19:47:31Z
Tinning, Richard; Ovens, Alan Aprendizaje situado en una unidad de ensenanza de baloncesto (Situated learning in a unit of basketball)http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:203541
2010-04-19T19:49:32Z
Kirk, David; Brooker, Ross; Braiuka, Sandra A profile of first year human movement studies students: a case study in Australiahttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:315215
2013-11-23T14:34:20Z
Macdonald, D.; Abernethy, P.; Bramich, K. A prospective, longitudinal study of growth, nutrition and sedentary behaviour in young children with cerebral palsyhttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:205675
2010-05-30T00:07:26Z
Bell, Kristie L.; Boyd, Roslyn N.; Tweedy, Sean M.; Weir, Kelly A.; Stevenson, Richard D.; Davies, Peter S. W. A prospective study of overweight, physical activity, and depressive symptoms in young women (2009)http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:167154
This study examined the prospective associations of BMI, physical activity (PA), changes in BMI, and changes in PA, with depressive symptoms. Self-reported data on height, weight, PA, selected sociodemographic and health variables and depressive symptoms (CESD-10) were provided in 2000 and 2003 by 6,677 young adult women (22–27 years in 2000) participating in the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health (ALSWH). Results of logistic regression analyses showed that the odds of developing depressive symptoms at follow-up (2003) were higher in women who were overweight or obese in 2000 than in healthy weight women, and lower in women who were active in 2000 than in sedentary women. Changes in BMI were significantly associated with increased odds of depressive symptoms at follow-up. Sedentary women who increased their activity had lower odds of depressive symptoms at follow-up than those who remained sedentary. Increases in activity among initially sedentary young women were protective against depressive symptoms even after adjusting for BMI changes. These findings indicate that overweight and obese young women are at risk of developing depressive symptoms. PA appears to be protective against the development of depressive symptoms, but does not attenuate the depressive symptoms associated with weight gain. However, among initially sedentary young women, even small increases in PA over time may reduce the odds of depressive symptoms, regardless of weight status.2009-03-11T13:58:19Z
Ball, Kylie; Burton, Nicola W.; Brown, Wendy J. A prospective study of physical activity across menarche in girls: relation to fat masshttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:207180
2010-07-08T12:35:34Z
McKay, H. A.; Wallace, W. M.; Bailey, D. A.; Crocker, P. R. E. A prospective study of the Fall Risk Profile of Elderly, Community-Dwelling Women with Exudative Age-related macular Degenerationhttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:177989
2009-05-29T15:03:33Z
Szabo, S. M.; Potter, M. J.; Khan, K. M.; Lord, S. R.; Janssen, P. A. A prospective study on back injury and muscle morphometry in junior cricket fast bowlershttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:150013
2008-06-06T16:02:51Z
Engstrom, C. M.; Walker, D.; Kippers, V.; Hunter, J.; Hanna, A. J.; Buckley, R. A protein and energy dense, n-3 fatty acid enriched, oral nutrition supplement improves dietary intake in pancreatic cancer patients.http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:187920
2009-11-25T16:15:34Z
Bauer, Judy; Davidson, Wendy; Capra, Sandra; Ash, Susan; Richardson, Rosemary; Yuill, Kerry; Maessen, Jose; Dube, Monique; Gehami, Myriam; Ferguson, Maree; Mayer, Kathleen; Ried, Kristen; Wennberg, Ann; Voss, Anne A qualitative investigation of elite triathletes' attributions: Comparisons across attribution retraining modelshttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:102260
2007-08-23T20:48:28Z
Minniti, A.M.; Hanrahan, S.J. A qualitative review of the role of Qigong in the management of diabeteshttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:128870
2008-02-18T17:16:21Z
Xin, Liu,; Miller, Yvette D.; Brown, Wendy J. A qualitative study of older adults' responses to sitting-time questions: Do we get the information we want?http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:246603
2011-08-28T02:03:59Z
van Uffelen, Jannique G. Z.; Heesch, Kristiann C.; Hill, Robert L.; Brown, Wendy J. A quality improvement nutrition screening and intervention program available to Home and Community Care eligible clientshttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:188582
2009-11-30T15:31:04Z
Leggo, Marion; Banks, Merrilyn; Isenring, Elisabeth; Stewart, Lynette; Tweeddale, Margaret A racehorse in the museum: Phar Lap and the new museologyhttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:285890
2012-11-20T10:45:05Z
O'Neill, Mark; Osmond, Gary A randomised control trial comparing lifestyle groups, individual counselling and written information in the management of weight and health outcomes over 12http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:121417
2008-01-02T09:17:54Z
Ash, S.; Reeves, M.; Bauer, J.; Dover, T; Vivanti, A; Leong, C; O'Moore S.; Capra, S.; Reid, M. A randomised control trial in sport psychologyhttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:104349
2007-08-23T22:18:37Z
Hanrahan, S J; Seefeld, N. A. S. A randomised trial of incontinence treatment and compliance-aiding strategies for females in the primary care settinghttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:140670
2008-06-10T11:40:58Z
Gunthorpe, W. J.; Brown, W. J.; Redman, S. A randomized and controlled trial of a participative ergonomics intervention to reduce injuries associated with manual tasks: physical risk and legislativehttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:13066
A participative ergonomics approach to reducing injuries associated with manual tasks is widely promoted; however only limited evidence from uncontrolled trials has been available to support the efficacy of such an approach. This paper reports on a randomized and controlled trial of PErforM, a participative ergonomics intervention designed to reduce the risks of injury associated with manual tasks. One hundred and seventeen small to medium sized food, construction, and health workplaces were audited by government inspectors using a manual tasks risk assessment tool (ManTRA). Forty-eight volunteer workplaces were then randomly assigned to Experimental and Control groups with the Experimental group receiving the PErforM program. Inspectors audited the workplaces again, 9 months following the intervention. The results showed a significant decrease in estimates of manual task risk and suggested better legal compliance in the Experimental group.2007-03-20T12:27:41Z
Straker, Leon; Burgess-Limerick, Robin; Egeskov, Roxanne; Pollock, Clare A randomized controlled trial assessing the effects of Tai Chi on indicators of health related quality of life in adults with elevated blood glucose levelhttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:292689
2013-03-03T13:00:32Z
Liu, X.; Miller, Y.; Buton, N.; Chang, J.; Brown, W. A randomized controlled trial of an exercise intervention targeting cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors for prostate cancer patients from the RADAR trialhttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:189490
2009-12-09T10:20:57Z
Galvao, Daniel A.; Spry, Nigel; Taaffe, Dennis R.; Denham, James; Joseph, David; Lamb, David S.; Levin, Greg; Duchesne, Gillian; Newton, Robert U. A randomized controlled trial to examine the effects of a Tai Chi/Qigong exercise program on indicators of metabolic syndrome in adults with elevated blood glucose levelshttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:189127
2009-12-04T15:32:54Z
Liu, X.; Miller, Y.; Burton, N.; Brown, W. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of the effect of dried purple carrot on body mass, lipids, blood pressure, body composition, and inflammatory markers in overweight and obese adults: the QUENCH trialhttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:305503
2013-07-21T00:04:39Z
Wright, Olivia R. L.; Netzel, Gabriele A.; Sakzewski, Amy R. A randomized school-based jumping intervention confers site and maturity-specific benefits on bone structural properties in girls: A hip structural analysis studyhttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:167407
We compared 7-month changes in bone structural properties in pre- and early-pubertal girls randomized to exercise intervention (10-minute, 3 times per week, jumping program) or control groups. Girls were classified as prepubertal (PRE; Tanner breast stage 1; n = 43 for intervention [I] and n = 25 for control [C]) or early-pubertal (EARLY; Tanner stages 2 and 3; n = 43 for I and n = 63 for C). Mean ± SD age was 10.0 ± 0.6 and 10.5 ± 0.6 for the PRE and EARLY groups, respectively. Proximal femur scans were analyzed using a hip structural analysis (HSA) program to assess bone mineral density (BMD), subperiosteal width, and cross-sectional area and to estimate cortical thickness, endosteal diameter, and section modulus at the femoral neck (FN), intertrochanter (IT), and femoral shaft (FS) regions. There were no differences between intervention and control groups for baseline height, weight, calcium intake, or physical activity or for change over 7 months (p > 0.05). We used analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) to examine group differences in changes of bone structure, adjusting for baseline weight, height change, Tanner breast stage, and physical activity. There were no differences in change for bone structure in the PRE girls. The more mature girls (EARLY) in the intervention group showed significantly greater gains in FN (+2.6%, p = 0.03) and IT (+1.7%, p = 0.02) BMD. Underpinning these changes were increased bone cross-sectional area and reduced endosteal expansion. Changes in subperiosteal dimensions did not differ. Structural changes improved section modulus (bending strength) at the FN (+4.0%, p = 0.04), but not at the IT region. There were no differences at the primarily cortical FS. These data provide insight into geometric changes that underpin exercise-associated gain in bone strength in early-pubertal girls.2009-03-12T15:27:45Z
Petit, M. A.; McKay, H. A.; MacKelvie, K. J.; Heinonen, A. K.; Khan, K. M.; Beck, T. J. A randomized trial of dietary sodium restriction in CKDhttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:319618
There is a paucity of quality evidence regarding the effects of sodium restriction in patients with CKD, particularly in patients with pre-end stage CKD, where controlling modifiable risk factors may be especially important for delaying CKD progression and cardiovascular events. We conducted a doubleblind placebo-controlled randomized crossover trial assessing the effects of high versus low sodium intake on ambulatory BP, 24-hour protein and albumin excretion, fluid status (body compositionmonitor), renin and aldosterone levels, and arterial stiffness (pulse wave velocity and augmentation index) in 20 adult patients with hypertensive stage 3-4 CKD as phase 1 of the LowSALT CKD study. Overall, salt restriction resulted in statistically significant and clinically important reductions in BP (mean reduction of systolic/diastolic BP, 10/4 mm Hg; 95% confidence interval, 5 to 15 /1 to 6 mm Hg), extracellular fluid volume, albuminuria, and proteinuria in patientswithmoderate-to-severe CKD. The magnitude of change was more pronounced than the magnitude reported in patients without CKD, suggesting that patients withCKDare particularly salt sensitive. Although studieswith longer intervention times and larger sample sizes are needed to confirm these benefits, this study indicates that sodium restriction should be emphasized in the management of patients with CKD as a means to reduce cardiovascular risk and risk for CKD progression. Copyright2013-12-17T00:20:20Z
McMahon, Emma J.; Bauer, Judith D.; Hawley, Carmel M.; Isbel, Nicole M; Stowasser, Michael; Johnson, David W.; Campbell, Katrina L. Are active Australia physical activity questions valid for older adults?http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:237653
2011-03-21T09:28:56Z
Heesch, KC; Hill, RL; van Uffelen, JGZ; Brown, WJ Are All Milks Equal? Comparing The Rehydration Potential Of Popular Milk Based Beverages.http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:299398
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Jansen, Sarah; Irwin, Christopher; Leveritt, Michael; Desbrow, Ben Areal versus volumetric bone mineral density of the femoral neck in childrenhttp://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:206889
2010-07-06T10:12:17Z
Drinkwater, D. T.; Bailey, D. A.; Faulkner, R. A.; McKay, H. A.; Houston, C. S.; McCulloch, R. B.; Wilkinson, A.